Alumni

Hundreds expected to volunteer during COW

Hundreds of Lakers are expected to participate in the 10th annual Community Outreach Week, set for March 23-30.

Mar 14, 2019


Photos: Lakers take over Little Caesars Arena during Red Wings GVSU Night

The Grand Valley community turned Little Caesars Arena Laker blue by attending the first GVSU Night at the February 24 Red Wings game in Detroit. A total of $3,585 was raised through ticket sales for the GVSU Scholarship Fund.

Feb 26, 2019


Year in Review: Memorable GVSU stories from 2018

From President Haas announcing his retirement and Grand Valley's Health Campus expanding in Grand Rapids to identical alumni twin brothers marrying identical alumni twin sisters, 2018 has been a year full of unforgettable moments at the university. These are some of the most memorable stories of the year that were chosen based on their impact on campus, in the news and on social media.

Dec 20, 2018


Alumna improves guest experiences at Disney through statistics

Elizabeth "Biz" Stolz�s job is to make �the most magical place on Earth� that much more magical. The 2014 alumna currently works as an experience insights senior analyst at Disney Parks and Resorts in Orlando, Florida. During her daily work, Stolz analyzes various data sets from different lines of business at Disney to improve the guest experience at the parks and resorts. The types of data she works with include anything from resort and dining reservations to FastPass+ bookings.

Dec 19, 2018


Trailblazers highlight Founders Day event

Seven trailblazers, including people who were among the first African Americans at Grand Valley as students or faculty members, led a Founders Day event for students.

Nov 20, 2018


Homecoming events fall under 'Vintage Valley'

Homecoming 2018 offers a full slate of activities Friday and Saturday, October 5-6, under the theme, "Vintage Valley."

Oct 2, 2018


Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations

A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.

Sep 28, 2018


Tickets available for Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night

The familiar winged-wheel logo of the Detroit Red Wings will turn Laker blue at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit during a hockey game that will benefit the Grand Valley community.

Sep 25, 2018


Two alumni raise funds, cross Lake Michigan on paddleboards

Two alumni crossed Lake Michigan on stand-up paddleboards to raise money and awareness for the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership.

Aug 21, 2018


Photos: Lakers hit it out of the ballpark at Tigers game

For the second year in a row, more than 1,500 Lakers attended the sold-out GVSU Night at Comerica Park event July 31 in Detroit. 

Aug 1, 2018